Let’s not talk about the ruling position of King Beidu in Yingzhou, just talk about Tang Ji and Hua Yuan’er being at his home at this time. Naturally, they did not dare to disobey Li Wenquan’s orders and quickly kept up with each other’s pace.
Li Wenquan led them into the corridor leading to the front yard. He walked very slowly and put a hand on his stomach. After walking for a while, he said: "Tell me, why are you approaching the Crown Prince? Think about it carefully."
, I hate others deceiving me the most in my life!"
Tang Ji blinked twice and cupped his hands: "Prince Qi, I have long heard that your mansion is large and beautiful. I also saw it when I came in. Only then did I know that the rumors were true, so I wanted to take a look around.
, but your men arranged for us to be in the west hall and were not allowed to come out. In desperation, we had no choice but to settle the relationship with His Royal Highness. You also know that we bandits cannot sit still!"
Their purpose is to hang out, so there is no need to lie to each other.
Hua Yuan'er pursed her lips. Before she could even think of what to say, this guy blurted out. She couldn't help but admire his ability to adapt to changes, and then said: "Yes!"
"You don't look like a bandit with your eloquent talk!" Li Wenquan's voice was heavy and he glanced at the two of them again: "Are you from Black Dragon Village? What are your names?"
Tang Ji was the first to stop: "Your Majesty, my name is Tang Ran."
"Hua Yuan'er." Hua Yuan'er added.
Li Wenquan nodded silently: "Well, you two deceived and used the crown prince. How do you want me to punish you?"
Hua Yuan'er looked bitter and promised to come in first to investigate, but in the end, the other party thoughtfully let them choose a way to die!
Tang Ji was not very nervous, with a faint smile on his lips: "The prince said something serious, His Royal Highness brought us out, but we also gave him happiness in return. How can we say it was deception or use? This should be a transaction.
Also, in the process of communicating with His Highness the Crown Prince, the villain discovered that he is very smart and can even learn some things once taught. Just like the nursery rhyme you just heard, he only learned it twice, so you should
Let His Highness communicate with more people."
The first thing I want to make is for the physical and mental health of the little fat guy. Although the guy in front of me can basically be regarded as a rebel, the child is innocent. The second thing is to use the tried-and-true emotional card, which can bring the relationship closer.
As expected, after listening to Tang Ji's words, Li Wenquan showed surprise again. He hadn't heard anyone praise Yang'er for a long time, and it wasn't the kind of flattery. He couldn't help but become a little interested in the young man in front of him, and was stunned for a moment.
After that, he continued to walk: "As you said, Yang'er is not stupid, but he only has the mind of a five-year-old child. I no longer ask him to become like a normal person. Anyway, as long as I am still alive, no one will
Dare to bully him!"
Tang Ji nodded slightly: "Maybe this is not bad, there is no need to worry!"
But in the long run, the child will develop autism sooner or later.
Li Wenquan did not continue this topic and asked instead: "You are obviously a bookish person, why did you fall in love with someone else?"
On this point, Tang Ji had already prepared his words and replied with a smile: "What's the use of just studying if you don't have enough to eat? As long as you can have enough to eat, let alone turning into a bandit, you can rise up. Anyway, you are still a person."
Die, if you try hard, you might still have a way to live."
"It's interesting!" This sentence seemed to speak to Li Wenquan's heart. A smile finally appeared on his tense face, and he looked at Tang Ji again: "Okay, I think of the prince's affairs because you are the first offender.
The king will not pursue it, but the palace has rules, and even the servants cannot run around wantonly, let alone you two outsiders!"
Hearing this, Tang Ji and Hua Yuan'er replied in unison: "Thank you, Your Majesty."
Li Wenquan waved his hand and saw that there was already the front hall not far away, and continued: "You two have been playing with the crown prince until now, and you haven't eaten yet? You probably won't be able to eat anything if you go back to the west hall now, so follow me to the main hall.
Let’s have a meal.”
Hearing this, Hua Yuan'er rubbed her belly: "Okay..."
But as soon as he opened his mouth, he was interrupted by Tang Ji: "Your Majesty, we just had something to eat in the side hall. Besides, the main hall is for you and the village owners to dine. It's not appropriate for the two of us to go down there."
This time the King of Beidu summoned the strongholds of the strongholds from various states. There must be important matters to discuss. Why should their two servants listen in? One more thing is worse than one less thing. Anyway, it is the same when he goes back to ask Fang Wei. It is better to protect yourself at the moment and don't cause any trouble. It’s better to be skeptical.
This was the first time that Li Wenquan saw someone rejecting him, and he couldn't help but smile again.
Liu Qicai's face turned gloomy: "Go as the prince tells you to do, why are you talking so much!"
Seeing this, Tang Ji frowned slightly and had no choice but to compromise: "Yes, I will obey my orders."
Li Wenquan didn't speak again and walked straight to the main hall.
At this time, in the main hall, there were three people sitting on the guest seats on both sides. They were laughing and talking about something. After seeing the figure walking in, the six people stood up one after another and saluted: "See the King of Beidu."
"No courtesy." Li Wenquan smiled and waved, then walked up to the main seat, not forgetting to leave a sentence: "Arrange a seat for them."
Upon hearing this, Liu Qicai said "Wait a moment" to Tang Ji and the others, and quickly left to make arrangements.
After Fang Wei saluted, he looked up and saw them, with suspicion in his eyes. Why did these two boys come in with the King of Beidu and get connected so quickly?
But he didn't say much and sat down again.
Soon, two servants of the palace came in from the small door at the back and brought a low table, placed it behind Fang Wei's seat, and arranged the soft seats before leaving.
After Tang Ji and the others took their seats, Li Wenquan waved the tail of his robe and sat down on the main seat: "There are many trivial matters today, so I have kept you waiting for a long time."
After saying that, he clapped his hands again: "Come here, serve the food!"
The next second, several maids from the palace came in and distributed the dishes on the trays to everyone in an orderly and rapid manner.
After a while, all the tables were filled with delicacies. Li Wenquan took the lead in pouring a glass of wine, raised his glass and said: "I am very pleased that you all can come as promised today. I would like to do it first. Please come."
It’s convenient.”
"Your Majesty, please!" Everyone quickly raised their glasses, responded, and drank together with Li Wenquan.
Li Wenquan drank the wine in one gulp, then picked up his chopsticks to take a bite of vegetables and ate it, and then said: "In the past, when barbarians from the Jiang Kingdom invaded, I sent the Yingzhou army to resist, and guarded this border for fifteen years. I thought...
By guarding the frontier, the people will be able to live a good life. But I was wrong. Because the court did not act and acted indiscriminately. The eunuchs and corrupt officials in the northwest frequently appeared, which put the people in dire straits. Therefore, I did not send any troops this time.
The army went there in the hope that the imperial court would pay more attention to the northwest, but they thought that I was going to rebel. Now that the situation in the northwest is getting more and more tense, where do you think I should go?"
The corner of Tang Ji's mouth twitched. This guy is really telling lies with his eyes open. The governance of most state capitals in the northwest is in your hands. The appointment and dismissal of officials is not a matter of your words. Now he is throwing the blame on the court.
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Everyone present had a cooperative relationship with Li Wenquan. From the fact that the other party had asked them to act before, it was not difficult to tell that the King of Beidu was at odds with the court, so they started talking about it.
"My lord, you are both smart and capable. Otherwise, let's rebel!"
"Yes, I have long been dissatisfied with his grandma's court, so I might as well rebel. We guys from the northwest have always been brave, and we fought all the way to Kyoto to knock the dog emperor off the throne!"
"Twenty thousand troops in Tianying Village are at your disposal!"
"..."
After listening to their words, Li Wenquan chuckled. After being stunned for a moment, he suddenly noticed Tang Ji chatting with Hua Yuan'er behind him: "Tang Ran, what do you think?"